She vomited overnight again. She is SO tired. There are some bowel sounds but no real movement yet. She was walking through the night but will most likely not come home today yet.....she asked again that we please pray.
My heart is just hurting for her....I wish she wasn't in so much pain and discomfort!
But we are believing for complete healing throughout her body!
A praise report is that her fever is gone!
Thank you for continuing to lift her up! <3
Follow along as Marcia and her family walk this journey to healing from rectal cancer.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Update on Marcia
She is resting now in the hospital. She needed IV fluids and the pain medicine is giving her some relief.
Pray her system will start working again and that she will be able to eat soft foods again and that everything will start moving!
She is exhausted and was dehydrated. Pray also against any infection.
Thanks! <3
Pray her system will start working again and that she will be able to eat soft foods again and that everything will start moving!
She is exhausted and was dehydrated. Pray also against any infection.
Thanks! <3
New prayer request!!!!
Hey guys, I just got a phone call that Marcia is back in the hospital and is in severe pain. She asked if we could pray for her. She is very tired and worn out. I will update as I can.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Prayer Request
Good morning....this is Lynnea for Marcia this morning.
Her surgery went smoothly yesterday and last evening when I left the hospital she was really doing well and resting comfortably. She had taken in some clear liquids and was even up and took a short walk through the hallway! So we were both very encouraged.
But this morning she is feeling VERY bloated and in a lot of pain and discomfort. Please pray that her bowels will soon start to "wake up" and start working.
Thank you for lifting her up today and we are hopeful that things will start moving soon and she will be on her way to complete healing!
Her surgery went smoothly yesterday and last evening when I left the hospital she was really doing well and resting comfortably. She had taken in some clear liquids and was even up and took a short walk through the hallway! So we were both very encouraged.
But this morning she is feeling VERY bloated and in a lot of pain and discomfort. Please pray that her bowels will soon start to "wake up" and start working.
Thank you for lifting her up today and we are hopeful that things will start moving soon and she will be on her way to complete healing!
Monday, February 1, 2016
You shall go out ( of the cancer center) with Joy...
....and be led forth in peace. ( I was careful to not let the door hit me on the way out.)
We are so happy to report that I'm done with chemotherapy and my CT scans all come back clear! We have been busy celebrating with family and friends! We just marvel at God's faithfulness through it all.
I have been enjoying not being sick anymore! My blood counts still need to come back to normal which should happen in a few weeks. I still take naps often and need to build up my stamina again but overall am feeling pretty good.
My ileostomy reversal surgery is scheduled for Feb. 22 and they will take my port out at the same time. That is the last major event on this journey. The Dr. will continue to follow me. I'll have blood work in 3 months and more scans in 6 mo.
It will also take time for my body to adjust back to having "normal plumbing". Dr. says I'll have frequency and urgency till those muscles get strong again. Since I am missing part of my colon I will have to adjust to a new normal.
As I reflect on the past year I remember how near God was in times of despair and how comforted we were by His love. Those are precious things I hope I never forget. Spiritual blessings really do come wrapped in trials.
As I type this, I am thinking about a dear family from our church whose house burned to the ground this morning. Total loss. We never know what a day may bring.
Trials have a way of putting normal life on hold. How do we respond when these big life interruptions take place? We grieve, we adjust, we wait, we hope, we receive help. All those things we do with Jesus by our side. He is always there. We stay connected to the one who holds the whole world in His hands. We abide in the one who gives us abundant life. These things God takes and uses for good. Maybe we don't see it now. Deeper trust grows, our roots get stronger. We focus on things that have eternal value. Trials change us for the better, if we allow God to do His work in us.
Psalm 91 was part of my devotions today.
The Message
....Say this: " God you're my refuge.
I trust in you and I'm safe."...
A reminder that Jesus is the only sure thing in this world!
Blessings!
Marcia
We are so happy to report that I'm done with chemotherapy and my CT scans all come back clear! We have been busy celebrating with family and friends! We just marvel at God's faithfulness through it all.
I have been enjoying not being sick anymore! My blood counts still need to come back to normal which should happen in a few weeks. I still take naps often and need to build up my stamina again but overall am feeling pretty good.
My ileostomy reversal surgery is scheduled for Feb. 22 and they will take my port out at the same time. That is the last major event on this journey. The Dr. will continue to follow me. I'll have blood work in 3 months and more scans in 6 mo.
It will also take time for my body to adjust back to having "normal plumbing". Dr. says I'll have frequency and urgency till those muscles get strong again. Since I am missing part of my colon I will have to adjust to a new normal.
As I reflect on the past year I remember how near God was in times of despair and how comforted we were by His love. Those are precious things I hope I never forget. Spiritual blessings really do come wrapped in trials.
As I type this, I am thinking about a dear family from our church whose house burned to the ground this morning. Total loss. We never know what a day may bring.
Trials have a way of putting normal life on hold. How do we respond when these big life interruptions take place? We grieve, we adjust, we wait, we hope, we receive help. All those things we do with Jesus by our side. He is always there. We stay connected to the one who holds the whole world in His hands. We abide in the one who gives us abundant life. These things God takes and uses for good. Maybe we don't see it now. Deeper trust grows, our roots get stronger. We focus on things that have eternal value. Trials change us for the better, if we allow God to do His work in us.
Psalm 91 was part of my devotions today.
The Message
....Say this: " God you're my refuge.
I trust in you and I'm safe."...
A reminder that Jesus is the only sure thing in this world!
Blessings!
Marcia
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